Sausage and Spinach Breakfast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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12 oz sausage (chicken, pork, or beef), sliced
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2 tsp olive oil
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups fresh spinach
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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12 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
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2 tsp paprika powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried dill
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½ tsp dried rosemary
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Spray a 9x13 baking dish with oil.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly brown the sausage, even if fully cooked.
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Place browned sausage into the baking dish.
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Add olive oil to the same pan. Sauté onion, garlic, spinach, and bell peppers until spinach is wilted and vegetables are tender, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Spread the cooked vegetables over the sausage in the baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ½ cup grated cheddar, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt with black pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables and sausage in the dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup grated cheddar on top.
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Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake the casserole for 45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let cool before serving.
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Store any leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the microwave before eating.
# Notes:
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Letting the casserole set in the refrigerator ensures a better texture and helps the flavors meld together.